‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’

The acclaimed story of humanity and enduring friendship from the perspective of one extraordinary horse.

Releasing November 24th, 2017 on BMG

BMG is thrilled to announce the release of ‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’ narrated by Michael Morpurgo and Joanna Lumley. The music, composed by Adrian Sutton with songs by John Tams, is performed by the critically acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tim van Eyken (the original Songman from the National Theatre’s ‘War Horse’) and London Voices, conducted by David Angus. 

This ground-breaking album, in unique packaging, follows the hugely successful concert at the Royal Albert Hall last year. It is an unequalled experience of a story with music, based on Michael Morpurgo’s compelling and emotionally-charged novel.

The Collector’s Edition offers the consumer a 360 experience.  It will arrive in a custom-made military styled canvas bag.  Open it to find a 12” case bound 76-page book with the full script of the narrated story and original illustrations by Olivier, Tony and OBIE award-winning British designer Rae Smith; two audio CDs containing the complete orchestral recording with narration, one audio CD of the music only, two Vinyls of the music only, and a DVD featuring the making of the recording; a bespoke leather folio with two exclusive art cards and a set of four art postcards by Rae Smith, a certificate of authenticity signed by Michael Morpurgo, a page from the music score hand notated by the composer, a sketch book and pencil, and a replica WW1 Identity Tag. This is a limited-edition item with only 1000 in production. 

The album is also released in four other formats detailed below, each with the full script of the narrated story and original illustrations by Rae Smith.

The novel, originally published in 1982, tells the story of a boy called Albert and his horse Joey, separated after the outbreak of World War One. Young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France where he witnesses the brutality of war from both sides. Even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches all those around him. 

Michael Morpurgo has written more than 100 books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award and the Children’s Book Award. For the album ‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’, he joins Joanna Lumley, the award-winning actress, author and activist, to narrate the story that has captured the hearts of millions of people in the UK and around the world who have seen the National Theatre production, or seen the Spielberg film or read the original novel.

War Horse is the powerful story of deep friendship surviving in terrible times - the tragedy of war and the beauty of peace. 

Track Listing:
CD1: (MUSIC AND NARRATION)
1.    Devon At Peace (with narration)
2.    Only Remembered (with narration)
3.    Albert and Joey (with narration)
4.    Rolling Home (with narration)
5.    First Gallop
6.    We’re At War! (with narration)
7.    The Scarlet And The Blue
8.    Captain Nicholls (with narration)
9.    The Promise (with narration)
10.  Very Nasty Indeed
11.  Salisbury Plain (with narration)
12.  Crossing The Channel
13.  Goodbye Dolly Gray
14.  The Wounded (with narration)
15.  Forward! (with narration)
16.  First Charge (with narration)
17.  Stand To
18.  Trooper Warren (with narration)
19.  Second Charge (with narration)

CD2: (MUSIC AND NARRATION)
1.    The Field Hospital (with narration)
2.    Emilie’s Theme
3.    Sonnenschein (with narration)
4.    Stille Nacht (with narration)
5.    The Best Times (with narration)
6.    The year Turns Round Again
7.    The Gun Team (with narration)
8.    Pulling The Gun (with narration)
9.    Friedrich’s Theme (with narration)
10.  Topthorn’s Death (with narration)
11.  Into The Crater (with narration)
12.  The Tank (with narration)
13.  Joey’s Night (with narration)
14.  No Man’s Land (with narration)
15.  The Veterinary Hospital (with narration)
16.  Albert And Joey Reunited (with narration)
17.  The End Of The War (with narration)
18.  From Emilie (with narration)
19.  Devonshire Carol (with narration)
20.  Only Remembered (Finale)

CD3: (MUSIC ONLY)
1.    Devon At Peace
2.    Only Remembered
3.    Albert and Joey
4.    Rolling Home
5.    First Gallop
6.    The Scarlet And The Blue
7.    The Promise
8.    Very Nasty Indeed
9.    Crossing The Channel
10.  Goodbye Dolly Gray
11.  The Wounded
12.  First Charge
13.  Stand To
14.  Second Charge
15.  The Field Hospital
16.  Emilie’s Theme
17.  Sonnenschein
18.  Stille Nacht
19.  The Year Turns Round Again
20.  Pulling The Gun
21.  Friedrich’s Theme
22.  Topthorn’s Death
23.  Into The Crater
24.  The Tank
25.  Joey’s Night
26.  Albert And Joey Reunited
27.  From Emilie
28.  Devonshire Carol
29.  Only Remembered (Finale)

DVD: The Making Of War Horse – The Story In Concert

Featuring interviews with Michael Morpurgo, Joanna Lumley  

‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’ will be released in 5 different formats.

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Notes to Editors 
‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’ will be released in 5 different formats.

The Collector Edition
Content:
• Custom-made military styled canvas bag
• 12” case bound book featuring the full script of the narrated story with illustrations by Rae Smith
• Double vinyl with exclusive artwork sleeves
• 3 audio CDs and DVD (also includes download card for digital audio files)
• Bespoke leather folio with 2 exclusive Rae Smith art cards
• Set of 4 Rae Smith Art postcards
• Certificate of authenticity (signed by Michael Morpurgo)
• Hand written sheet music
• Tailored leather bound sketch book and pencil
• Replica WW1 Identity Tag

Super Deluxe 12” Book
Content:
• Double vinyl with exclusive artwork sleeves
• 3 Audio CD’s and DVD (also includes download card for digital audio files)

Deluxe CD
Content:
• Case bound book featured the full script of the narrated story.
• 3 Audio CD’s and DVD (also includes download card for digital audio files)
• 2 exclusive Rae Smith art cards.

Standard CD
Content:
• 3 Audio CD’s featuring full narrated script and music only audio.

The Deluxe Digital version of the three audio CD’s

Watch the inspiring and moving story behind it all, below: